Katherine Gerken

Katherine Gerken serves as a Clinical Assistant Professor in the Department of Clinical Sciences at Auburn University's College of Veterinary Medicine, specializing in Emergency and Critical Care within the veterinary medical field.

Her academic credentials include a DVM from Auburn University (2014) and an MS from The Ohio State University (2018), preceded by a Small Animal Medicine and Surgery rotating internship at Mississippi State University.

Research priorities focus on life-threatening veterinary scenarios:

• Sepsis pathophysiology and advanced fluid resuscitation protocols
• Trauma management in critical care settings
• Environmental emergency interventions (heat stroke, hypothermia, toxic exposures)
• Healthcare communication optimization for veterinary teams

Professional development includes specialized certification from the Hemodialysis Academy and Institute of Healthcare Communications for Veterinary Professionals.

No scientific awards were documented in source materials.

Student mentorship details and grant funding information were not specified in available records.

She actively contributes to Auburn University's Emergency and Critical Care service delivery and clinical operations.